• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.7-25
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• 1998

Rheumatoid arthritis, unlike other chronic diseases, causes the patients to experience uncertainty in their daily lives and thus to feel threat on their emotional comfort because of inconsistent and unpredictable symptoms such as pain. Therefore, a theoretical framework is needed for explanation of uncertainty in patients having rheumatoid arthritis. A hypothetical model was constructed on the basis of Mishel's Uncertainty Theory and other literature review. The model included 9 theoretical concepts and 19 paths. Subjects of the study constituted 330 partients who visited outpatient clinics of two university hospitals and one general hospital in Seoul. Self report questionnaires were used to measure the variables affecting uncertainty. Reliability coefficients of these instruments were found Cronbach's Alpha=$.70{\sim}.94$. In data analysis, SAS program and PC-LISREL 8.03 computer program were utilized for descriptive statistics and covariance structure analysis. The results of covariance structure analysis for model fitness were as follows : 1) Hypothetical model showed a good fit to the empirical data : Chi-square($X^2$)=41.81 (df=11, P=.000), Goodness of Fit Index=.974, Root Mean Square Residual=.049, Normed Fit Index=.928, Non Normed Fit Index=.814. 2) For the validity and the parcimony of model, a modified model was constructed by appending 2 paths and deleting 5 paths according to the criteria of statistical significance and meaningfulness. 3) The results of hypothesis testing were as follows : (1) Educational level, event familiarity and severity of illness had a direct effect on uncertainty : Event congruency had both direct and indirect effect on uncertainty : Credible authority and symptom consistency had a nonsignificant direct effect on uncertainty, (2) Illness duration, symptom consistency, and event congruency had a direct effect on severity of illness ; Credible authority had a both direct and indirect effect on severity of illness ; Event congruency had the greatest effect on severity of illness, and event familiarity had a nonsignificant direct effect on severity of illness.

• Management Science and Financial Engineering
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2011

The present study provides a theoretical investigation on pioneering advantage based on reference dependence and loss aversion effect under prospect theory (Kahneman and Tversky, 1979). Behavioral explanations for pioneering advantage are provided from two different perspectives: one based on the prototypicality and the other on the utility uncertainty of the option. A pioneer brand creates the product category and makes a strong impression in customers' mind, and thus becomes the most representative or prototypical option of the category. In addition, the pioneer brand becomes the first option to be experienced by the majority of consumers in the product category, thus has the lowest level of utility uncertainty compared with the late movers. This study integrates the previous accounts for pioneering advantage by showing that consumers have higher preferences for the most prototypical and the least uncertain option based on loss aversion and reference dependence effect. This study suggests that firms should carefully analyze the consumers' loss aversion and perceived uncertainty and prototypicality of their products in order to develop effective market entry strategies.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.588-598
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• 2022

Since multi-access edge computing (MEC) was established as a key enabler of 5G, MEC based on 5G networks (5G MEC) has been perceived as a new business opportunity for many industry players, including telecom operators. Numerous 5G MEC cooperation announcements among companies playing their respective roles in the MEC ecosystem have been recently released. However, because of cooperative and competitive relationships among key players in the MEC ecosystem and the uncertainty of 5G MEC, the announcement of 5G MEC cooperation can negatively affect the telecom operators' firm value. This study investigates the market reaction to announcements of 5G MEC cooperation for telecom operators using an event study methodology. The empirical results show that announcements of 5G MEC cooperation have a negative impact on the telecom operators' firm value. The results also show that the early deployment of 5G networks may reduce the negative impact of 5G MEC cooperation announcements by reducing uncertainty.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.428-436
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• 2006

Purpose: To investigate the levels of uncertainty and anxiety at admission and discharge to the isolation unit for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Method: The data were collected from 60 patients who were admitted to the department of HSCT. Uncertainty and anxiety were assessed using the Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale (MUIS) and Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Collected data were analyzed using the SAS program. Results: The mean score for anxiety at admission was 2.20, and at discharge 2.10. The mean score for uncertainty at admission was 2.19, and at discharge 2.07. The anxiety at admission the group with physical discomfort was higher than that of group without physical discomfort. A positive relationship was found between anxiety and uncertainty at admission and at discharge. The major variables were expectation for cure and physical discomfort, explaining 25.87% of the anxiety at admission. The major variable was expectation for cure, explaining 20.94% of the uncertainty at admission. Conclusion: Front the above results, it can be concluded that support and consideration are required to reduce anxiety of the inpatient in single room.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.637-648
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences among internet and TV home-shopping perceived risk segments in regard to clothing shopping orientations and purchase intention. The subjects used for the study were 290 female consumers aged from 20 to 40 living in Seoul. The study used factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA, Duncan test, and $\chi^2-test$. The results showed that the Internet and TV home-shopping perceived risks consisted of 9 factors: Products uncertainty risk, Internet shopping mall trust risk, account-related risk, delivery risk, social risk, size risk, exchange/return risk, TV watching-related risk, and price risk. The cluster analysis showed that there were five groups segmented: Size risk/TV watching risk group, Social risk/Internet trust risk group, Return risk/TV watching low-risk group, Delivery risk/product trust group, and Product risk group. The clothing shopping orientations were classified by 5 factors: Planned shopping, pleasure shopping, sales/fashion oriented shopping, time saving shopping, and credit card preference/in-store oriented shopping. The results showed that the five segmented perceived risk groups differed in regard to clothing shopping orientations, purchase intention, and demographics. Further group differences and implications of the results were discussed.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2024

This study explores the impact of technostress on the intention to use telemedicine applications (apps) in the post-COVID19 era, a period marked by the rapid popularization of such apps to mitigate COVID19 infection risks. Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study identifies variables and proposes a research model. A questionnaire survey involving 364 adults is analyzed through Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling. Results indicate positive significance for variables linked to the TAM (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and intention to use). Notably, techno-complexity negatively affects perceived ease of use, while techno-unreliability negatively impacts perceived usefulness and ease of use. Surprisingly, techno-uncertainty has a positive effect on both perceived usefulness and ease of use. Techno-overload, although negatively impacting perceived usefulness and ease of use, does not reach statistical significance. The study underscores the need to consider both positive and negative aspects, including technostress, when evaluating telemedicine app usage. Additionally, recognizing the varying impact of technostress based on users' ICT(Information and Communication Technology) confidence levels is crucial. Overall, these findings contribute academically to telemedicine app adoption literature and hold industrial significance by providing a user perspective on these apps.

• 지식경영연구
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.193-218
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• 2024

최근 당근마켓, 번개장터 등을 비롯한 온라인 중고제품 사이트에서의 거래가 활발히 진행되고 이용자 수도 큰 증가를 보이고 있다. 본 연구는 중고제품 거래 사이트를 통한 중고제품의 거래에 있어서 최종 구매자의 재구매 의도에 영향을 주는 영향요인을 조사하고자 하였다. 우선 온라인 거래가 가지는 위험과 함께 중고거래의 구매가치를 두 가지 주요 변수로 설정하였으며, 또한 이 두 가지 변수에 대한 외생변수들을 각각 고찰하였다. 중고제품 거래를 경험한 161명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며, PLS(partial least squares)를 이용하여 설문조사 데이터를 분석하였다. 통계 분석 결과, 제품 불확실성, 판매자 불확실성, 그리고 사이트에 대한 신뢰가 모두 거래위험에 통계적으로 유의한 관계를 나타냄을 알 수 있었다. 구매가치에 대한 유의성을 살펴보면, 경제적 이익은 구매가치에 유의한 관계를 보였으나, 제품희소성, 재판매가치는 구매가치에 유의한 관계를 보이지 않았다. 지각된 거래위험은 구매가치에 제한적으로 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 지각된 거래위험은 재구매 의도에 직접적으로는 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났으나, 구매가치를 통하여 재구매 의도에 간접효과를 가지는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 구매가치는 재구매 의도에 매우 강한 영향을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 중고제품 구매에 있어서 구매의도에 대한 가장 큰 영향요인은 구매가치이며, 지각된 거래위험은 재구매 의도에 직접적으로 영향을 주지 못하고 구매가치를 통하여 간접적으로 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다. 거래위험과 구매가치에 제품 불확실성과 경제적 이익이 각각 가장 큰 외생 영향요인으로 나타나, 본 연구는 구매자들에게 판매 중고제품에 대한 구체적인 정보를 제공하고, 제품 품질을 고려하여 적절하게 제품 가격을 설정하는 것이 중고제품 시장에서 소비자를 재구매로 이끄는 중요한 요인이라는 시사점을 제공하고 있다.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.266-275
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the quality of nursing care as perceived by mothers of hospitalized children and provide basic data for the development of nursing care quality improvement programs. Methods: The participants consisted of 167 mothers, each of whom had a child hospitalized at a specific children's hospital. Data were collected from June 22 to August 8, 2019. Results: The factors that affected how mothers perceived the quality of nursing care were the communication ability of nurses (β=.44, p<.001) and the mother-nurse partnership (β=.33, p=.001). The total explanatory power of these factors was 54.1%. Conclusion: To improve the quality of pediatric nursing care, it is necessary to improve the communication abilities of nurses and to promote partnership between nurses and the mothers of hospitalized children.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.107-117
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• 2024

Purpose: Consumers have become more interested in eating organic food in recent decades because of the effect of merchants' advertising. Eating organic food is also shown to strengthen immunity, especially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, consumers may find it more difficult to choose organic food retailers than to purchase conventional goods. This is because of the uncertainty characterizing the process of selecting organic food retailers, despite the growing rivalry across supermarket chains that sell organic goods. This study explores how consumers' perceived image (social responsibility and ability image) of organic food stores affects consumer loyalty. Research design, data and methodology: The data for the analysis were collected using Macromill Embrain, an online research service agency. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26 and Smart PLS 4.0. Results: Based on structural equation modeling, the findings of the study demonstrate that store image positively impactsstore loyalty, and that the mediator (perceived value) affects the relationship between the two variables. Conclusions: Organic food stores must understand consumers to improve store loyalty. Efforts such as providing a user community that enables joint behavior by sharing experiences among customers or launching campaigns to improve consumers' perceived brand identity can increase store loyalty.

• 경영정보학연구
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2013

본 연구는 전자상거래 도입에 대한 기존의 영향요인들을 원인요인, 촉진요인과 지원요인으로 구분하고 이들 간에 선후 영향 관계가 있는지 여부를 실증적으로 규명하였다. 전자상거래 도입에 대한 영향요인들의 일반 분석에서는 경쟁정도, 조직간 신뢰, 공급업체의 압력과 능력, 최고경영층 지원과 조직의 자원 능력이 유의한 양의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 영향요인들 간의 상호 관계를 분석한 결과, 외부환경 불확실성은 인지된 경제적 효익과 공급업체의 압력과 능력에, 경쟁정도는 투자자산의 한정성에 영향을 미치는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 그리고 인지된 경제적 효익, 조직간 신뢰와 공급업체의 압력과 능력은 최고경영층 지원에, 조직간 신뢰와 공급업체의 압력과 능력은 조직의 자원 능력에 유의한 양의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 매개 영향을 분석한 결과에서는 경쟁정도가 인지된 경제적 효익, 공급업체의 압력과 능력, 최고경영층 지원과 조직의 자원 능력을 통해 전자상거래 도입에 간접 영향을 미친다는 것이 입증되었다. 그리고 공급업체의 압력과 능력과 인지된 경제적 효익이 최고경영층 지원과 조직의 자원 능력을 통해 간접 영향을 미치는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 결국, 전자상거래 도입의 원인요인인 격심한 경쟁은 촉진요인인 인지된 경제적 효익과 공급업체의 압력과 능력에 영향을 미쳐서 전자상거래 도입을 촉발시킨다. 그리고 이러한 원인요인과 촉진요인의 영향은 지원요인인 최고경영층 지원을 제고시키고 조직내 자원 확충을 가져와 전자상거래 도입이 실질적으로 시작되게 된다.